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Apr 19 2013

How to make your own Grilled Cheese Press
 

In honor of National Grilled Cheese Month, I’ve been cooking up a lot of delicious sandwiches! It’s always a challenge to get the perfect grilled cheesy texture, so I thought I’d look to the Tillamook Kitchen Quick Tips for some help. There’s a tip from Dave Danhi, of The Grilled Cheese Truck that suggests making a sandwich press by wrapping a brick or some tiles in foil. I used a small marble rectangular trivet I had laying around the house, wrapped it in foil, and got cookin!

This tip worked great! My grilled cheese came out perfectly melted, pressed, and crisp (but not burnt!) If you’re looking to make some delicious grilled cheese, but don’t want to invest in a fancy press, I highly suggest using this tip to make your own!

Have you tried any of the Tillamook Kitchen Quick Tips yet!?!

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Aug 09 2011

Can You Eat Tillamook Cheese During Pregnancy?
 

Tillamook Cheese is safe to eat during pregnancy

Tillamook Cheese is safe to eat during pregnancy

We’re often asked if it’s safe to eat Tillamook Cheese during pregnancy. The answer is yes! Tillamook Cheese is safe for mamas-to-be (and their little “Baby Loaf” in the oven!). And boy am I happy about this… in just a few weeks I’ll be meeting my baby for the very first time. Both he and I have been craving Tillamook Cheese (and ice cream!) during these past 9 months!

There are certain soft cheeses that should be avoided during pregnancy (ask your doctor). Many pregnant women are concerned that eating cheese will result in infection caused by the microorganism Listeria monocytogenes, which is uncontrolled in cheeses made with raw milk. Tillamook Cheese isn’t made with raw milk, and both pasteurization and the heat-shock process destroy this microorganism.

So to all the upcoming mamas out there: you can keep enjoying Tillamook Cheese during pregnancy!

Image: Flickr/Frank De Kleine Coloring (Creative Commons)

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May 16 2011

Put Some Cheese on Your Burger!
 

May is National Hamburger Month. It’s exciting to finally fire up the grill again for a hamburger, but do you know what will make it even better? Adding a slice of cheese, of course! Okay, okay, I may be a little biased… but a burger with Tillamook cheese is always delicious!

Personally, I like a cheese that’s going to stand out when combined with all the other flavors of a burger, so my top cheese picks for burgers are Sharp Cheddar Cheese and Hot Habanero Jack Cheese (warning: it’s pretty spicy!).

If you’re anything like me and have a special connection with food that you think is cute, Medium Cheddar Mini Slices will help you make the most of May. These little square cheese slices make the perfect little sliders (also a cute food!).

Let the celebration of National Hamburger (with the addition of sliced cheese) Month begin!

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Feb 15 2011

Say “No” to Mold!
 

Did you know that Tillamook Cheese doesn’t contain mold inhibitors?

To keep your Tillamook Cheese tasting great and mold free, always store it in the fridge. To prolong the life of your loaf, follow these tips:

•    Keep your cheese in its original package.
•    Wash your hands before handling.
•    Avoid touching the cheese that you plan on putting back in the fridge.
•    When slicing your loaf, pull the wrapper back and cut off the desired amount of cheese.
•    Tightly fold the original wrapper back over the end.
•    Press foil or plastic wrap over the end of your cheese and place it in an airtight, sealed plastic bag.
•    Place your cheese in the coldest section of the fridge (less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit).

Sometimes even when you follow these tips cheese will still mold. I suggest cutting off about ¼ inch past the mold and enjoy the rest of the loaf of cheese.

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